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A line of lockers at a high school.

Second grader brings guns to school in Cochise

Aug 31, 2022 The investigation is continuing.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Cochise County schools meet with state lawmakers

Aug 25, 2022 A cap on school spending was the topic of conversation.
Kathy Hoffman won the election for Arizona superintendent for public instruction.

Arizona Department of Education announces new $5 million effort to support educators and students

Aug 23, 2022 Campaign builds on previous partnership with DonorsChoose, which supported over 15,400 classrooms in 1600-plus schools across Arizona
Children at Havasupai Indian School in Cataract Canyon, Arizona, in 1901. Arizona had scores of such boarding schools for Native children in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tribal boarding schools much improved, but legacy of old schools remains

Aug 21, 2022 Arizona had the second highest number of the schools in the country.
Keeling Elementary School is in the Amphitheater school district.

Amphitheater School District teachers complain about missing paychecks

Aug 17, 2022 Some teachers have not gotten paychecks for the last two pay periods
San Xavier del Bac Mission, which was founded by Father Kino in 1700.

San Xavier Mission School closed

Aug 15, 2022 A lack of enrollment forced the school to suspend operations.

Pima Community College opens early learning center

Aug 12, 2022 New facility will provide services to the children of PCC students
A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Sunnyside School District town hall highlights the need for school safety

Aug 12, 2022 Following the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, the district is looking to close gaps
The Tucson Unified School District building.

TUSD offering free childcare for the first time

Aug 12, 2022 Demand is high for before and afterschool services
A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

The Buzz heads back to school

Aug 12, 2022 With classes back in session, we speak to educators about the coming school year.

Southern Arizona schools upgrade security and active-shooter training as schools prepare to open

Jul 31, 2022 School shootings around the country have made this a summer of preparation for school districts
A Tucson firefighter checks out damage in the English wing of Salpointe High school in Tucson, Monday July 18, 2022.

Salpointe fire ruled arson, suspect arrested

Jul 31, 2022 The fire took place on the night of July 17, 2022.
Water tower at the Tohono O'odham Community College

Tohono O'odham Community College to receive federal grant for Internet access

Jul 26, 2022 The U.S. Department of Commerce awards nearly two million dollars
A line of lockers at a high school.

COVID-19 highlights need for school counselors

Jul 25, 2022 Schools across Cochise County have identified an increase in demand for mental health counseling services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Money in politics.

Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on virus relief funds

Jul 23, 2022 The issue revolves around using COVID money for education.
A file image of a judge's gavel in a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

U.S. District Court releases TUSD from judicial oversight

Jul 22, 2022 Southern Arizona's largest school district has been under judicial control since 1978

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